National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

19th Amendment Musical Celebration
2020-08-26 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Tune in to Facebook and YouTube next Wednesday at 6:30 PM for a special performance in honor of the 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment LIVE at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House! Featuring Principal Second Violin Rob Simonds, Assistant Principal Second Violin Daryl Perlo (The James E. Dumm Chair, funded in perpetuity), Willa Finck (violin), Olita Povero (viola), Ingrid Bock (cello), Hayley Grainger (flute), Kamalia Freyling (clarinet), and Karl Vilcins (bassoon).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no live audience at this performance.

Women’s 19th Amendment Centennial Celebration Tournament
2020-08-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Ravenwood Golf Club, 929 Lynaugh Rd, Victor, New York, 14564, United States
to Benefit the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Sponsored by
organized by the
LPGA Amateur Golf Association – Rochester Chapter.
Location: Ravenwood Golf Club
Date: August 23, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm Shotgun Start
Entry Fee: $100*/ LPGA Amateur Members
$125*/ All Other Golfers
$50/ Dinner Program only
* Fee includes Electric Carts, Driving Range, 18 Holes of Golf & Dinner
Format: 18 Holes of Stroke Play Foursomes or Scramble Foursomes if requested.
Eligibility: Open to All Golfers, Amateurs and Professionals
Prizes: Four Competition Holes: (golf professionals ineligible)

Closest to the Line
Closest to the Pin
Longest Putt
Longest Drive

Program: Celebrating 2020 as the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, this event will benefit the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House. It is organized by the LPGA Amateur Golf Association – Rochester Chapter.
Food & Drink: A celebratory meal (included in the entry fee) will be served in the clubhouse after play. Prizes and give-a-ways will be awarded along with a brief presentation. There will be a cash bar. Any CDC and State Guidelines for social distancing at that time will be adhered to.
Registration: https://conta.cc/2NDOb1L Open now and closes August 14
Contact: Stella Slaight
(585) 750-8954
sslaight@rochester.rr.com

POSTPONED – Votercade 2020 at Mt. Hope Cemetery
2020-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Mt Hope Cemetery, 791 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14620, United States
This event has been postponed until 2021, new date to be announced.
791 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Click here for map.
In collaboration with Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery

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ARTIST TALK AND SASH MEMORIAL WORKSHOP
2020-07-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Avenue, Rochester, 14604, United States
Create a sash and celebrate our right to vote!
In partnership with SewGreen Rochester, Christ Church, and the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, RoCo will host an artist talk and Sash Memorial workshop on Saturday, July 25. Inspired by the iconic “Votes for Women” sashes worn by Suffragists from 1850 – 1920, the artists, Sew Green staff, and other collaborators invite all community members to create their own, contemporary versions of this historic piece of political ephemera. All are welcome, especially those with little sewing experience. Sashes made at this event will be collected and exhibited in the artists’ larger exhibition, Worn.
This event is organized in conjunction with the multi-site public art installation “Underpin and Overcoat,” both a part of the exhibition “Worn.”
Location: Outside in park next to the Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14604
Learn more here.

Museum Closed – July 4th Holiday
2020-07-04
The Anthony Museum and its Administrative Office will be closed today for the July 4th holiday.

Postponed–Votercade 2020 at Auburn
2020-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 | New York Equal Rights Center, 25 South Street, Auburn, NY, 13021, United States
This event has been postponed until 2021, new date to be announced.

New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center and Partners in collaboration with the William H. Seward House Museum and the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

25 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021
Click here for a map

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VIRTUAL MONDAY LECTURE SERIES—Carrie Chapman Catt: the woman behind the passage of the 19th Amendment
2020-06-01 12:00 - 15:00 | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House proudly presents the 17th season of its popular Monday Lecture Series. June’s featured speaker is Dr. Jennifer M. Lloyd, History Professor Emerita, The College at Brockport , who will present “Carrie Chapman Catt: the woman behind the passage of the 19th Amendment.”
This presentation is offered as an online presentation at 1pm. Invitations will be sent to registered attendees.
Register to attend the online presentation here.

Museum Closed –Memorial Day Holiday
2020-05-25
Anthony Museum and Administrative Offices closed for Memorial Day

Virtual Group Tour – Tidbits of Trivia!
2020-05-21 13:00 - 13:30
Fun trivia about people, places, and things related to the Anthony Museum and the city of Rochester.
This is a virtual group presentation for volunteers of the Anthony Museum. Presented by Anthony Museum staff.

VIRTUAL MONDAY LECTURE SERIES—The Genuine Article: The University of Rochester Suffrage Collection
2020-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House proudly presents the 17th season of its popular Monday Lecture Series. May 2020’s featured speaker is Autumn Haag, Special Collections Librarian/Archivist for Research & Collections, University of Rochester, who will present “The Genuine Article: The University of Rochester Suffrage Collection.”
This presentation has been rescheduled from March 16. This presentation is offered as an online presentation at 1pm. Invitations will be sent to those previously registered.
Register for the online presentation here.

Postponed–Votercade 2020 at Ganondagan
2020-05-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Ganondagan State Historic Site, 7000 County Road 41 (Boughton Hill Road), Victor, NY, 14564, United States
Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan
Was scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020, and now postponed until 2021, date to follow. We look forward to seeing you next year!
7000 County Road 41 (Boughton Hill Road) Victor, NY 14564
Click here for a map
In partnership with Friends of Ganondagan

Virtual Mother's Day Tours for Members
2020-05-10 13:00 - 13:30
This virtual tour is presented by Linda Lopata, Anthony Museum Director of Interpretation & Visitor Services. Her talk is titled, Suffragist Perspectives on Motherhood.

VIRTUAL Got Rights! Program
2020-05-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2020-05-08 09:30 - 10:30
Got Rights! presented virtually to second graders. Closed group.
If you are interested in having this program presented to your second grade group, contact Programs 585.235.6124 Ext.1 or programs@susanbanthonyhouse.org

Virtual Group Tour – The Story Behind the Story
2020-05-05 13:00 - 13:30
Whose story gets remembered? How and why did Susan B. Anthony shape the story of woman’s suffrage? Why does historical memory change?
This is a virtual group tour for volunteers of the Anthony Museum. Presented by Anthony Museum staff.

VIRTUAL Got Rights? Program
2020-04-30 11:15 - 11:45

Virtual Got Rights! Program
2020-04-23 13:00 - 14:30
Got Rights! presented to second graders virtually. Closed group.
STAFF CONTACT: Programs 585.235.6124 Ext.1 or programs@susanbanthonyhouse.org

VIRTUAL MONDAY LECTURE SERIES—Was Women’s Suffrage a Failure?
2020-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House proudly presents the 17th season of its popular Monday Lecture Series. April 2020’s featured speaker is Dr. Christina Wolbrecht, Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame, who will present “Was Women’s Suffrage a Failure?”
This presentation is offered as an online presentation at 1pm. Invitations will be sent to those previously registered.

Museum Closed – Easter Holiday
2020-04-13
Anthony Museum and Administrative Offices closed today.

Museum Closed – Easter Holiday
2020-04-12

RIT BIG SHOT in the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Cancelled
2020-03-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Susan B. Anthony Square Park, Rochester, NY
Due to the closing of RIT and the current COVID-19 emergency, the Big Shot has been cancelled.

Wreath Ceremony Marks Anniversary of Susan B. Anthony’s Death
2020-03-13 11:00 - 11:30 | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House will host a ceremonial wreath hanging on the front steps of 17 Madison Street, the National Historic Landmark that was Susan B. Anthony’s home and headquarters, on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
The brief ceremony commemorates the 114th anniversary of Susan B. Anthony’s death and will include remarks by Anthony Museum President & CEO, Deborah L. Hughes.
2020 marks the anniversary year of Susan B. Anthony’s 200th birthday, the centennial of the 19th Amendment ratification, and the Anthony Museum’s 75th Anniversary.
This event is free and open to the public.

Women’s History Month
2020-03-01 - 2020-03-31

Susan B. Anthony’s 200th Birthday Celebration Dinner
2020-02-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Joseph A Floreano Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main Street,Rochester, NY, 123 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY, United States
Join us at this historic event as we celebrate Susan B. Anthony’s 200th Birthday with with a special dinner and fundraiser on February 12, 2020 at the Joseph A. Floreano Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
The Convention Center will open at 4:30 pm, with the general reception (cash bar) open at 5:00pm. Dinner is at 6:00 pm.
The evening will feature the keynote speaker, Tena Clark. You may know her as the author of Southern Discomfort, or as a Grammy award-winning musician and composer. But there is a lot more to this woman than you know already. Come find out!
Celebrating Susan B. Anthony’s birthday is a tradition that began in her lifetime, and this year the celebration rises to a new level. At the same time, the celebration continues to honor contemporary women who continue her legacy, and to raise awareness of the educational and inspirational programs offered by the Anthony Museum.
Corporate sponsorships are available. Contact Lesia Telega at 585/279-7490 x 12 for more information.
Reservations for our 2020 Dinner Celebration are closed.

Museum Closed
2020-02-12
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House is closed for a special event as we celebrate Susan B. Anthony’s 200th birthday!

RPO presents The Mother of Us All
2020-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States
Ward Stare, conductor
THOMSON The Mother of Us All
The Mother of Us All, an opera by Virgil Thomson to a libretto by Gertrude Stein, chronicles the life of Susan B. Anthony. In fanciful style, it brings together characters, fictional and non-fictional, from different periods of American history.
Join us for a FREE pre-concert chat, located in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, one hour before the concert as conductor and guest artist(s) discuss the program.

Museum Closed
2020-02-07 08:00 - 17:00
The Anthony Museum is closed today because of the snow storm!

RPO presents The Mother of Us All
2020-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States
Ward Stare, conductor
THOMSON The Mother of Us All
The Mother of Us All, an opera by Virgil Thomson to a libretto by Gertrude Stein, chronicles the life of Susan B. Anthony. In fanciful style, it brings together characters, fictional and non-fictional, from different periods of American history.
Join the RPO for a FREE pre-concert chat, located in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, one hour before the concert as conductor and guest artist(s) discuss the program.

RPO presents Women’s Suffrage: Past + Present
2020-02-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States
Join Music Director Ward Stare for the world premiere of a new work by renowned composer, Gemma Peacocke. Plus, playwright Mark Mobley is creating a new theatrical work setting the stories of strong Rochester women, past and present, to music.
Join us for a FREE pre-concert chat, located in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, one hour before the concert as conductor and guest artist(s) discuss the program.

RPO Presents Women’s Suffrage: Past + Present
2020-01-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States
Join Music Director Ward Stare for the world premiere of a new work by renowned composer, Gemma Peacocke. Plus, playwright Mark Mobley is creating a new theatrical work setting the stories of strong Rochester women, past and present, to music.
The RPO has a pre-concert chat, located in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, one hour before the concert as conductor and guest artist(s) discuss the program.
